Project Management: A Survey Course for Software Developers

Background

This course provides an overview of key project management concepts as specified by the Project Management Institute with a specific orientation towards software projects. Students completing the course will have sufficient exposure to process, quality, risk, and scheduling concepts to be productive in a modern development organization.

Prerequisites

Although no prior project management experience is assumed, students should have exposure to the software development life cycle and set theory.

Objectives

Students who complete the course will be conversant in the following topics: